Isaiah 36:21

But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

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But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's command was, "Do not answer him."

But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, "Do not answer him."

And they remained silent and did not answer a word to him. For the king had commanded them, saying, "You shall not respond to him.